A moderate earthquake struck parts of Pakistan on Saturday, spreading tremors across various regions including Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
Moderate earthquake jolts parts of Pakistan. The tremors were felt in various areas including Ath Makam, Kundal Shahi, Kuttan, Jora, and Barrian, sending shockwaves across the landscape.
Reports indicated that the quake also affected Keran, Upper Neelum, Nagdar, Lawat Bala, Sharda, and Kel, further spreading the sensation of unease among locals.
Despite the intensity of the earthquake, there have been no reports of casualties or damage to property from any part of the capital or its neighboring regions.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, people came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran.
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Local authorities are currently assessing the situation and have urged residents to remain calm and follow safety precautions in case of aftershocks.
An earthquake – also called a quake, tremor, or temblor – is the shaking of the Earth‘s surface resulting from a sudden release of energy in the lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes can range in intensity, from those so weak they cannot be felt, to those violent enough to propel objects and people into the air, damage critical infrastructure, and wreak destruction across entire cities. The seismic activity of an area is the frequency, type, and size of earthquakes experienced over a particular time. The seismicity at a particular location in the Earth is the average rate of seismic energy release per unit volume.
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